MacBook Pro prices rose by up to $500 from 2021 to 2026

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  Apple’s entry-level 16-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro costs $2,999 in 2026, up $500 from its pre-price-hike price of $2,699.

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  The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 costs $1,999, up $300 from $1,699.

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  In 2021, the entry-level 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M1 Pro cost $1,999 and $2,499, respectively.

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  Engadget links the 2026 price increases to rising component costs amid shortages of memory, storage and GPUs.

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  Adjusted for US inflation, the 2021 models would cost about $2,467 for the 14-inch version and $3,084 for the 16-inch version in 2026.

Who

Apple raised prices across its MacBook Pro line.

What

The entry-level 14-inch model rose by $300 and the 16-inch model by $300 from their pre-increase prices. Compared with 2021, the 16-inch model is $500 more.

When

The comparison is between 2021 and 2026; Apple announced the price hikes earlier in 2026.

Where

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Why

Engadget attributes the increases to rising electronics costs and shortages of memory, storage and GPUs linked to AI data centers.

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